Mediterranean essences: the secret of a long life?
It has long been known that the Mediterranean diet has a positive effect on health and now numerous scientific tests confirm this. In fact, the results of several studies indicate that the Mediterranean eating style could be the key to longevity. There are numerous studies on the subject: in 2016 in Greece, researchers found that people who follow a Mediterranean diet have a 50% lower risk of death than those who do not follow it and we in Italy have also reached the same figures considerations adding that it is not only the Mediterranean diet itself that makes the difference, but also the way the Mediterranean people prepare food. The study, in detail, highlighted that the type of oil used for cooking is of great importance, and the King of the Mediterranean diet is extra virgin olive oil.
Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
The fresh “Moresca” Mastri di San Basilio extra virgin olive oil, especially if consumed raw, maintains all its precious nutritional properties beneficial to the body unaltered and brings out a complex bouquet of flavors on the palate with notes of almond, freshly picked artichoke and tomato. In summer, creating a tasty vinaigrette with which to season grilled fish and meat is the best way to enhance both the quality of our oil and the flavor of the meat. You can make a mixture of Mediterranean herbs such as: rosemary, thyme, wild fennel, marjoram, basil, mint etc... mixable according to tastes and preferences and then create a tasty emulsion with a few spoonfuls of fresh “Moresca” Mastri di oil. San Basilio, a pinch of salt and, for those who wish, sliced garlic. Use it not only to season meat but also as a base for delicious bruschetta, last minute aperitifs and as an accompaniment to grilled vegetables and cheeses.
Extra virgin olive oil and Mediterranean herbs
If the combinations between our true fresh Sicilian oil "Moresca" Mastri di San Basilio and Mediterranean herbs exalt the palate, the combination of these jewels of nature provides notable benefits to the entire organism. The virtues of our extra virgin oil, rich in polyunsaturated fats useful for the heart and blood circulation, combine well with the properties of fresh rosemary which improves digestive processes and also promotes better circulatory well-being. The widely used basil is rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids while thyme has purifying and antispasmodic properties. And even lesser-known and used Mediterranean herbs such as marjoram are true "treasure chests" in promoting optimal digestion by counteracting gastrointestinal disorders.
